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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.95, 5,567.33 and 1,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.95, 5,567.33 and 1,373.06 is: 2,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.95 : 5,567.33 = 1,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.95/5,567.33 = 1,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.95x = 5,567.33 × 1,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.95x = 7,644,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,243.43/3,711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.36

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